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Scott Bessent exposes China as sole nation resisting the global plan to block cheap exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports”

The Independent UK

Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated nineteen G20 members agreed to address cheap exports. China dissented from this agreement, which aims to curb global economic imbalances. Bessent urged other nations to adopt measures similar to the Trump administration's trade policies. He also previewed upcoming discussions between President Trump and President Xi…

The Economic Times

G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war…

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Russia’s return to G20 talks unsettles Europe as Iran and trade tensions loom

Russia's presence at the opening of G20 meetings in North Carolina sparked pushback from Europe on Monday, adding fresh tension to talks already clouded by the Iran war and US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

Radio France Internationale

Russia Reportedly Raised Areas Of Cooperation With The U.S. During The G20. Bessent Said No As Long As The War Continues.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out any economic relief for Moscow or any development in relations while the war continues.

International Business Times

Trump faces huge backlash for inviting Russian finance minister to G20 talks after years of exile

Anton Siluanov last attended the meeting via video link in April 2022, prompting Western officials to walk out

The Independent UK

Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in the spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn delivering your Tuesday newsletter from Brussels. We start today by crossing over to quaint County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast – an unusual backdrop for talks on the security and defence threats spilling beyond Europe’s eastern flank.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengers

Putin said the warning sounded like “state terrorism” and vowed to respond

The Independent UK

Putin has been told his war in Ukraine is now ‘unsustainable’ – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin warned by his own officials that mounting cost of Ukraine war is ‘unsustainable’

The Kremlin has warned that cutting defence spending now would hurt Russian businesses dependent on lucrative contracts

The Independent UK

Russia to overspend on war in Ukraine by at least $28bn this year

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The Independent UK

Russia’s ballooning $28bn Ukraine war bill forces Putin to make spending cuts

Russia continues to spend big on the war as its gains in Ukraine shrink to a fraction of what it took last year

The Independent UK

Russia’s economy minister warns that the country is on the brink of recession

Russia’s economy has been hit with a slew of sanctions after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia’s rouble plunges to lowest rate since early weeks of Ukraine war

Rouble hit 110 against the dollar after US introduced sanctions against Gazprombank, Russia’s third largest bank

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Russian Finance Ministry Signals Willingness To Resolve Crypto Regulation Spat With Central Bank

Russia's central bank and finance ministry have been at odds over cryptocurrencies for years, but it appears the parties are gradually showing willingness to meet halfway as the crypto industry rises higher.

France 24

UK imposes sanctions as Russia jails Putin critic for 25 years

The United Kingdom on Monday sanctioned "key figures involved in [the] deplorable sentencing" of a dual national Russian dissident as courts dismissed his appeal against a 25-year sentence. Earlier a Russian attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih killing at least six people with more likely trapped…

Daily Mirror

Putin chuckles as he hugs girl, 8, during Kremlin tour weeks after coup

Vladimir Putin said he invited the youngster and her parents to the Kremlin after he saw her crying because she couldn't meet him during a public stunt to drum up support after the Wagner mutiny

The Independent UK

Putin clashes with own finance minister over damage done to Russian economy by oil sanctions

Putin appears to downplay Anton Siluanov’s concerns by saying the situation is ‘absolutely stable’

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Reuters

Russia stands by 2% of GDP budget deficit plan after huge Jan shortfall

Russia's finance ministry is sticking with plans to post a budget deficit of no more than 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, despite towering spending and slumping energy revenues contributing to a huge shortfall in January.

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Russia rainy day fund shrinks by $38 billion as government plugs deficit

Russia's National Wealth Fund shrank to $148.4 billion as of Jan. 1, down $38.1 billion in a month, as the government took out cash to plug its budget deficit, data showed on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Putin buys off the poor, writes off middle class with war budget

Alexei Malov’s dream was to own a white Lada.

Reuters

Russia may hike taxes as military spending, oil price weigh on budget

Russia is becoming too dependent on oil revenues to support its budget as it ramps up military spending, economists said, warning that the government may have to raise taxes if prices of crude fail to meet expectations this year.

France 24

Ukrainian forces break through Russian lines in key Kherson advance

Ukrainian forces on Monday achieved their biggest breakthrough in the Kherson region since the war began, bursting through the Russian front and advancing along the Dnipro River to threaten Russian supply lines. In Zaporizhzhia, the UN nuclear watchdog said the head of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant had been released.…

Reuters

Russia has funds to support four regions being annexed - Finance Minister

Russia has funds to support four Ukrainian regions which President Vladimir Putin began annexing last week and these funds are part of the country's budget, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told parliament.

Reuters

Russia could make asset purchases under budget rule in 2023 -Ifax cites Finance Minister

Russia could make asset purchases under its budget rule next year, when oil prices are above the base level, the Interfax news agency cited Finance Minister Anton Siluanov as saying on Tuesday.

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